Why Did Winter Baths Become So Popular?

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - When it is very cold outside, most of us hurry back to a warm home. During winter, we try to dress warmly and appreciate the comfort of central heating, hot beverages, and thick blankets.

Not everyone has the same needs and ideas, though. Winter baths are popular in Scandinavia and other countries.  Some people enjoy outdoor swimming and taking cold baths when the temperature is low. There is a strong tradition of open-air baths and cold bathhouses, most of which are open year-round, and the interest in ice bathing is rising.

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